§ 961.12 — (rule 12) Ex Parte Communications

Except as described in this section, a party may not communicate with a Hearing Official or other member of the Judicial Officer Department without the other party present. Exceptions:

(a) A Hearing Official or other member of the Judicial Officer Department may talk to a party individually to discuss procedural matters.

(b) A Hearing Official may talk to a party individually when a telephone conference or hearing has been scheduled and the other party does not appear.